Our previous summers have included a mix of necessary childcare and warm weather family fun. In order to carve out some time for my work, we arranged for my boys to spend part of each week at the fabulous home daycare they had attended since they were 18 months old, and then we enjoyed a [...]
It comes with the territory of having more than one child in the house that there will be times they will not agree on something. My husband and I have learned ways to resolve these conflicts—on many occasions we exercise our right to make most house laws and use our veto power when we see [...]
Although we spend a lot of time in our house doing craft projects, building with Legos, reading books, putting on puppet shows, and playing soccer, I confess we have not banned Disney from entering our home…yet. My son D has been a fan of Disney’s Lion King since he first saw the movie when he [...]
Neighborhood: Armory, West Side of Providence Kidoinfo: Where were you born? MK: In the middle of Connecticut. Kidoinfo: How long have you been in Rhode Island? MK: We moved here 2 ½ years ago. Kidoinfo: What is your current state of mind? MK: Cloudy, With a Chance of Meatballs… Kidoinfo: Who’s in your family? MK: [...]
By Michelle Riggen-Ransom Snowshoeing is a great winter activity for getting outside and keeping active. More convenient (and cheaper!) than downhill skiing or snowboarding, and easier for little kids than cross-country skiing, snowshoeing is something the whole family can enjoy with just a little preparation and investment. Last winter, my husband and I bought these [...]
